Iowa Long-Term Resources

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Please also visit:

• Before the Birth
• During Birth
• After the Birth (immediate postpartum and long term healing)
• Farewell Celebrations to link into immediate funeral/burial/cremation information that is not based on location, as well as personalized farewell options such as crafts or special events, and support resources.

Groups:

• MEND
• The SBD Love Cupboards host various group gatherings, including Sewing Circles
• The SBD Professional Doulas host various group gatherings, including Birthing Healing retreats and workshops for stillbirthday parents

Organizations:

• Iowa SIDS Alliance
  Ms. Patty Keeley
  Executive Director
  406 SW School St., Ste. 205
  Ankeny, IA 50023
  Phone: (515) 279-6928
  866-480-4741(toll free)
  Fax: (515) 965-7655
  Email:info@iowasids.org
  Services: Bereavement support for SIDS and SUID
• Iowa Department of Public Health
  Center for Congenital & Inherited Disorders
  Ms. Kimberly Noble Piper
  Coordinator
  321 East 12th Street
  Des Moines, IA 50319
  Phone: (515) 281-6466
  Fax: (515) 242-6013
  Email:kipper@idph.state.ia.us

• The International Society for the Study of Trauma & Dissociation has an emphasis on therapist guided psychotherapy and a resource list to locate one near you.

Books, Websites and More:

Please be sure to visit the immediate emotional health resources that include crisis hotlines, websites, and books on bereavement.

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